Japan to Introduce Travel Pre-Clearance System
The Japanese government has announced it’s plans to introduce a travel authorization system, tentatively called JESTA, which would require visitors to provide personal
Read More »Finland’s In-Country Residence Permit Applications Restricted
Effective September 1, 2024, visitors to Finland can no longer apply for a residence permit from within the country. Certain categories of applicant are exempt from this new
Read More »Denmark Changes Work Permit Rules for Professional Athletes and Coaches
Effective September 1, 2024, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) now assesses differently the work permit exemption for professional
Read More »Canada’s Temporary Policy to Facilitate Work Permits for Prospective Provincial Nominee Candidates
On August 11, 2024, Canada’s Minister of Citizenship and Immigration signed a new temporary public policy, effective immediately until December 31, 2024, with the aim
Read More »Biden Administration Restarts Humanitarian Parole Program
On August 29, 2024, the Biden administration announced that it had restarted a humanitarian parole program for foreign nationals from Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela.
Read More »Ireland New Employment Permits Act will come into Force on September 2
The Irish government has signed into legislation the Employment Permits Act 2024, which will be implemented by the Department of Trade, Enterprise and Employment on September
Read More »Denmark Adjusts Practice Regarding Salary Declaration in Foreign Currency
From September 1, 2024, the Danish Agency for International Recruitment and Integration (SIRI) will adjust the practice for salary declaration in foreign currency in the area
Read More »Egypt Extends Free Transit Visa and Expands Emergency Visa Options
The Egyptian government has announced several new immigration policies aimed at boosting tourism. These measures are expected to simplify travel to Egypt and attract more
Read More »New Zealand Updates Guidance on Migrant School Leaver Work Rights
In July 2024, the New Zealand government announced it will increase access to part-time work rights for migrant high school leavers who are awaiting the outcome of a family
Read More »Austria Municipal Offices to Offer Photo Registration for e-Cards
Austria’s Interior Ministry has announced that, effective September 2, 2024, 137 municipal offices throughout Austria will offer a new photo registration service for
Read More »Canada Extends Work and Study Permit Measures for Ukrainians
On August 23, 2024, the Canadian government announced that Ukrainian nationals and their family members who were approved under the Canada–Ukraine authorization for
Read More »UKVI Announces Visa Partner Changes
UK visa application centres are operated by commercial partners (also known as ‘suppliers’) on behalf of UK Visas and Immigration. In some locations, the commercial
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